AGENDA
The Value Legacy – family business SUMMIT
Celebrating the stories of successful family businesses
01 MARCH 2022
9:15-9:45
Welcome and introduction
Tim Elliott
Journalist, Radio and Podcast presenter and producer
9:45-9:55
The Value Legacy celebrates the journey of family businesses over generations
Inspiration & Vision | Heritage Capital – Financial, Family, Human & Social components | Collaborative impact of Social Capital for family-owned businesses | Human Capital – Technology, Millennials & Gen Z
Introductory remarks
Vinod Krishnan
Managing Director – Arch Corporation (DIFC) Limited
9:55-10:10
Canada and the UAE
Family owned business, their resilience and post-covid recovery.
Inaugural address
H.E. Jean-Philippe Linteau
Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates
10:10-10:45
The UAE – Strategic geographical position in the World Time Zones and a global gateway to Africa, Asia and Europe
New growth sectors, including non-oil trade and knowledge-based economy | Significant increase in investments in agriculture technology, manufacturing, entertainment, supply chain, logistics, healthcare, medical tourism, artificial intelligence, fintech, e-commerce, renewable energy, education | Economic partnerships with eight countries representing 10% of World GDP & 25% of global population – India, South Korea, Indonesia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Turkey, Israel, Britain | Initiatives to attract human capital and boost growth – residency choices JV/M&A/Technical collaborations
H.E. Fahad Al Gergawi
CEO, Dubai FDI
Eng. Abdulla Abdul Aziz Nasser AlShamsi
Head of Investments and New Initiatives Mubadala Investment Company
Jad Ellawn
Managing Director, Real Estate
Brookfield
10:45-11:30
Value creation as opposed to a valuation play and arbitrage
Investments in private opportunities | Influence by characteristics of current businesses | Influences by changing family dynamics | Rise of technology in operating businesses | Skill requirements | Geographical preferences | Partnerships
Marc Dutil
President & CEO, Canam Group
Dan Argiros
Chairman, Arch Corporation
President & CEO, Conundrum Capital Corporation
Faisal Bin Juma Belhoul
Chairman, J&F Holdings
Vice Chairman, Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Shouja Jashanmal
Group Chief Officer ‑ Department Stores
Jashanmal National Company LLC
11:30-11:40
Collaborative Philanthropy – Role of Family Businesses
H.E. Tariq Al Gurg
CEO and Vice-Chairman, Dubai Cares
11:40
Tea Break
11:45-12:30
ESG and its relevance for Family Business
Measurement of S (Social) in comparison to well regulated Environment and Governance issues | Stakeholder capitalism – Business Accountability | Family Businesses and Government | Authenticity in life experiences of the post-Covid World – entrepreneurial and financially cautious | Sustainability in Wellness
Joost Smulders
CIO, Dubai Green Fund
Saeed Al Malik
President-Middle East Fuji Group, Dubai
President, International Ship Supplies & Services Association
H.E. Mohamed AJ, Al Fahim
Chairman – Makarem LLC
12:30-13:15
Changing Face of Retail Businesses
Sector experiencing the strongest transformation | Investment in technology and trends | Changing customer behaviours | Increasing competition Non-traditional expectations of Gen Z/ Millennials | Brick & Mortar vs Online Commerce | Employee skillsets
Sima Ganwani Ved
Founder and Chairwoman
Apparel Group
Zaid Ali
Principal, Mclevin & Neilson Wealth Management
Dolores Martinez
President, Galuresa S.A
Michael Missaghie
President, Arch Corporation
Shahram Shamsaee
CEO, Merex Investment Group
13:15-14:15
Lunch
14:15-15:00
Technology: Disruption and Value-creation; Digital Natives - Millennials and Gen Z orientation to family businesses
Adoption of technology in traditional businesses | Connect, Convene & Create disruption through keyboards & smartphones | How much is good? Where are the red lines? | Consumption: As Access (not possession) | Innovations and incubation – Private Investments | Entrepreneurship
Saffia Abdulla Kanoo
Vice President, Kanoo Logistics
Abdullah Shaksy
Co Founder & CEO, Phaze Ventures
Noor Sweid
General Partner, Global Ventures
Nawaf AlSharif
CEO, AlSharif Group Holding
15:00-16:15
Legacy’s journey: Collaborative Initiatives based on shared experiences
Impact investing | stakeholder capitalism | Value-chain partnerships | Shared Resources | Innovation
Mark Falbo
President & CEO, Canam Group
Tona Martinez
Director and Secretary to the Board of Directors Financiera Madarera SA (FINSA)
Marc Dutil
President & CEO, Canam Group
Simon Tandy
CIO, Areef Investments
Samer A. Katerji
Managing Director
Trussbridge Advisory (DIFC) Limited
Abdullah Al Shaksy
Co-Founder & CEO, Phaze Ventures
16.15
Canadian Pavilion tour
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